/ˈsəʊʃl ||; ˈsoʃəl/adj1 connected with society and the way it is organized 与社会及其组织方式有关的；社会的: social problems/issues/reforms 社会问题╱议题╱改革
2 concerning the position of people in society 与社会地位有关的: We share the same social background. 我们有相同的社会背景。
3 connected with meeting people and enjoying yourself 与社交或交际有关的: a social club 交谊俱乐部She has a busy social life. 她的社交活动很频繁。Children have to develop their social skills when they start school. 孩子上学后必须培养社交能力。
4 (used about animals) living in groups （指动物）群居的
➔socially /-ʃəli ||; -ʃəlɪ/ adv We work together but I don't know him socially. 我和他共事，但是除工作以外并没有交往。